Muscat – Oman’s State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority (SAI) said it recovered RO 58 million for the state treasury in 2024 as part of efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability across public institutions.

The figures were disclosed in the Authority’s 2024 Community Brief, issued after its annual report was submitted to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik by Chairman Sheikh Ghuson bin Hilal Al-Alawi. Copies were also sent to the Council of Ministers and the State and Shura Councils, in line with Oman’s audit law.

Deputy Chairman Ahmed bin Salim Al-Rujaibi said the report reflects the Sultanate’s commitment to transparency and public participation in oversight, in line with Oman Vision 2040. The Authority carried out 225 audit tasks and issued 172 reports during the year, covering government units, authorities, investments, and state-linked companies.

The Authority handled 25 public fund cases under judicial review, including nine reported directly by the Authority, ten by audited entities, and six referred by the Public Prosecution. Allegations included bribery, embezzlement, forgery, misuse of position, and dereliction of duty.

The report also said 63 regulations were reviewed, particularly those related to finance, accounting, taxes, and fees, while the Authority processed 1,378 public complaints, achieving a completion rate of about 90%.

Al-Rujaibi said the Authority’s work aligns with international audit standards and aims to promote integrity, protect public funds, and reinforce public confidence in government institutions.